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Dean Borys

Age: 26
Occupation: Project Management
Number of Cruises: 4
Cruise Line: Norwegian
Ship: Star
Sailing Date: December 7th, 2004
Itinerary: Mexican Riviera

My wife and I sailed on the Norwegian Star and enjoyed every minute of it! Unfortunately, I’ve read more than a few negative reviews about this ship and NCL in general, and I feel that I have to submit my opinion.

>From the moment we boarded we knew this would be a vacation to remember. Smiling crew, and a spotless ship greeted us as rushed to explore what would be our home for the next 8 days.

The food was excellent in the restaurants. No complaints here. We tried Le Bistro one evening and it was wonderful. I would recommend “treating” yourselves to at least one evening in a “Specialty” restaurant, but by no means are the other restaurants or buffets sub par. The Freestyle Dining experience was great; eat what you want, where you want, when you want.

Our cabin was just as we had expected it..…small. We had an inside cabin that we hardly spent any waking hours in at all. (Tip: If you have an inside cabin, turn your TV on to the Bridge Cam before you go to sleep, and leave it on all night. You’ll awake to a beautiful view, just like you had a window!) Our cabin stewards were wonderful, the cabin was always clean, and turned down for nights.

The pool area was great. Service around the pool was second to none. I couldn’t even put my empty Corona down without a server coming right by to offer to open another for me. (Thanks, Dendy!) They sold 6 Coronas for the price of 5 all week long. Six Coronas for $18.25, again no complaints.

Make sure you read your copy of the “Freestyle Daily.” There are so many things going on and you don’t want to miss out.

The entertainment was amazing; from our cruise director Kieron Buffery right to the China Star Acrobats, everyone put on a great show. If the entertainment on this ship doesn’t make you laugh, smile, sing and dance; nothing will.

Our Port and Cruise Consultant on board, Fiona McKenzie, was excellent. Questions about ports? I recommend seeing her a day or two before and she’s always willing to help.

All in all, our vacation was wonderful; and judging by the line up to see Fiona to book another cruise, we weren’t the only ones who though so. In the last day or so Fiona takes appointments to book future cruises….Did we book another? ….You guessed it… we are booked to sail on the NCL Jewel, December 25th, 2005.

Your cruise on the Star will be what you make of it. Have fun and enjoy it, because it goes by way too quickly!

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